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Will Connor McDavid’s Play Without Draisaitl Win Him the Hart?

The pendulum has swung numerous times in the Hart Trophy race throughout the 2025-26 season, and the past week may have marked another major shift at the top.

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Oilers close gap in Pacific Division with regulation win over Ducks

For just the second time this season, the Oilers are on a three-game winning streak. This stretch has come at an ideal time for Edmonton. Their win in Vegas earlier this week kept them ahead of the Golden Knights in the Pacific Division standings, and Saturday’s win over the Ducks cut Anaheim’s lead for first place to just three points.

Matthew Savoie News / Oilersnation / March 29

How Matt Savoie is emerging into an impact player for the Oilers

Since the Olympic break, Connor McDavid has produced at an excellent rate of 3.19 points per hour at five-on-five, which is no surprise for him. But in

Zach Hyman News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

Zach Hyman Is the Oilers’ Best Free Agent Signing of All Time

When Zach Hyman signed a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent in July 2021, many Toronto Maple Leafs fans called it one of the worst deals in NHL history.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

2 Positives and 2 Negatives & Oilers Beat the Ducks

Some wins just sit better than others. Saturday at Rogers Place, the Oilers grinded out a 4–2 victory over the Ducks, and like most games, it offered both reasons to smile and reasons to worry.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 28

Oilers power play struggles, locking the game down, and chasing the Pacific Division lead

After a massive OT win in Vegas on Thursday night, the Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place for a little matinee action against the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-2 Win Over Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers won their third game in a row for only the second time this season, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Saturday afternoon (March 28).

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 28

Oilers fend off Ducks, hang on for important 4-2 win: Reaction, Recap and Highlights

That was a statement victory by the Edmonton Oilers. On Saturday afternoon, the Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2 to move within three points of the Ducks for the Pacific Division lead.

Connor McDavid News / Field Level Media / March 28

Connor McDavid helps Oilers close gap on Ducks with win

NHL points leader Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-2 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Saturday afternoon.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Oilers Activate Curtis Lazar Off LTIR

Earlier this week, the Oilers had indicated that Curtis Lazar was expected to rejoin the team sometime next month. Instead, he’s ahead of schedule as the team announced (Twitter link) that he would be centering Edmonton’s fourth line today against Anaheim, meaning he has been activated off LTIR.

Matthew Savoie News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

What Could Matt Savoie’s Next Contract Look Like?

Matt Savoie has quickly gone from an intriguing young player to a legitimate piece of the Edmonton Oilers’ future. In his first full NHL season, Savoie has shown steady improvement, and it’s been evident in his production since the Olympic break, which has also earned him time on Connor McDavid’s wing.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers, March 28th

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in-depth analysis.

Zach Hyman News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

Zach Hyman Holds Nearly Unbelievable Distinction This Season

It’s hard to believe because, by comparison, he’s had a relatively quiet season, but Zach Hyman is doing something incredibly impressive in 2025-26: scoring goals.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Ranking the Oilers’ Free Agents by Importance: Who Stays & Who Goes

The Edmonton Oilers have $16.74 million in projected cap space this offseason with nine forwards, five defencemen, and one goalie on the active roster.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Oilers’ Bouchard Making Hockey Canada Look Foolish for Olympic Snub

After a rough first month of the 2025-26 season, Evan Bouchard is playing some of the best regular season hockey we’ve seen from him. The Edmonton Oilers defenceman is putting together one of the best offensive seasons in recent memory with 20 goals and 84 points through 73 games.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 28

Pre-Scout: Can the Oilers avoid the mousetrap and hunt the Ducks?

I want to believe the Edmonton Oilers this time. I really do. But there is a California-sized steel trap hovering above this afternoon’s matchup against

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

McDavid Finally Showing Emotion is a Good Sign for the Oilers

Connor McDavid is frustrated. Yes, the Edmonton Oilers 2025-26 season to date has played a part in that. Thought of as true Stanley Cup contenders once again entering the season, they have limped to a 36-28-9 record.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 27

Getting to know Edmonton Oilers newest signing Tomáš Cibulka

With a lack of draft capital, the Edmonton Oilers are looking overseas once again. This time, they signed Czech defenceman Tomáš Cibulka to a two-year entry-level contract that starts in 2026-27.

Evan Bouchard News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Evan Bouchard: Finally Getting the Norris Trophy Love He Deserves

It won’t be long before members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) start voting on the NHL’s most notable trophy candidates. Among the more fascinating races is the one for the James Norris Memorial Trophy.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Oilers sign Tomas Cibulka to entry-level contract

A former junior star has inked his first pro contract in North America. On Friday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that the team has signed defenseman Tomas Cibulka to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Oilers Sign Tomas Cibulka To Entry-Level Deal

The Oilers announced Friday that they’ve signed undrafted free agent defenseman Tomas Cibulka to an entry-level deal beginning next season. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Oilers' Connor McDavid becomes third-fastest player to record 800 assists

Connor McDavid recorded his 800th career NHL assist.

Analyst downplays buzz around Connor McDavid summer trade request

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Kris Knoblauch News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch may be on the hot seat in Edmonton

It has been a tumultuous year for the Edmonton Oilers, who appear poised to back into a playoff spot thanks to a brutal down year for the entire Pacific Division, rather than because of their own strong performance.

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker / March 24

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is making a push for yet another scoring title this season, but before he gets there he reached another big career milestone for himself on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs expected to make significant changes in offseason

Maple Leafs collect rare win as Matthew Knies strikes twice vs. Bruins

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury

James Hamblin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Oilers Recall James Hamblin On Emergency Basis

Set to take on Utah tonight, the Edmonton Oilers announced that James Hamblin has been recalled from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on an emergency basis.